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Tri-state area

Informal term describing regions bordering on three US states

Tri-state area is an informal term in the United States which can refer to any of multiple areas that lie across three states. When referring to populated areas, the term implies a shared economy or culture among the area's residents, typically concentrated around a central metropolis.

Tri-state areas may or may not include a state boundary tripoint.

01Tri-state areas by region

The following is not an exhaustive list. "Tri-state area" may refer to several additional places in locally understood contexts, such as a business name.

Northeast

Midwest

South

West

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